From November 20, 2007, foreign nationals who apply for entry into Japan will be required to fingerprinted and photographed (facial photographs) by means of special devices, and then interviewd by immigration inspectors.
The new procedures will apply to all foreign nationals upon their entry into Japan, including the case where foreign nationals with re-entry permits enter into Japan, except for the persons eligible for exemption listed below.
If foreign nationals who are not eligible for exemption from this requirment refuse to submit their fingerprints or photographs, they will be denied entry into Japan and ordered to leave.
Persons eligible for exemption:
1. Special permanent residents
2. Persons under the age of 16
3. Persons engaged in activities which fall under the status of residence for "Diplomat" or "Official"
4. Persons invited by the heads of administrative organs
5. Persons provided for by the Ministry of Justice Oridnace as equivalent to a person listed (3) or (4)
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